James M. Blum, MD, CDH-E

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Director, Clinical Informatics Fellowship at University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa, United States

Overview

James is a dynamic clinical IT leader and anesthesiologist serving as CHIO at the University of Iowa. He architects enterprise digital strategies, drives EHR optimization, and leads high-impact AI deployments. He holds board certifications in anesthesiology, critical care, and clinical informatics, with training from the University of Michigan.

His strong professional and educational ties to the University of Michigan, where he completed both his residency and fellowship, suggest a lasting connection and interest in the institutions community and medical school.

Unique fact: He co-invented a patented "Real-time visual alert display" to prevent treatment errors by integrating patient data into an intuitive, real-time monitoring system.

Personality Overview

Deliberate Doer

Fast-paced

Long-term Focused

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

AI in Healthcare
Champions the use of AI in clinical settings, celebrating advancements in cancer care and urology, and leading the deployment of ambient documentation and LLM query tools.
EHR Optimization
Passionate about reducing provider burnout by improving the EHR experience. He drove his organization's Epic EHR performance into the top 20% nationally.
Digital Health Strategy
As CHIO, he leads the digital transformation strategy for a top academic health system, aligning technology with clinical, operational, and research priorities.

Media Appearances

Dr. James Blum, CHIO at University of Iowa – Podcast Interview. Featured in Apple Podcasts

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Dr. James Blum, Chief Health Information Officer at the University of Iowa. Featured in Becker's Hospital Review Podcast

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Dr. James Blum, CHIO at University of Iowa. Featured in Becker's Hospital Review

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Work History

2022
Director, Clinical Informatics Fellowship at University of Iowa
2022 - 2022
Interim Chief Data and Analytics Officer at University of Iowa
2021
Staff Physician, Physician Reseacher at IOWA CITY VA MEDICAL CENTER
2020
Chief Health Information Officer at University of Iowa
2020
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology with Tenure at University of Iowa

Education

Critical Care Fellowship from University of Michigan
Anesthesiology Residency from University of Michigan

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with James M. is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from James M.

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

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    How fast (or slow) will James M. move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can James M. take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

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